Catering Companies

The latest news and updates on catering companies, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Jan- 2019 -

24 January

Andy Voice crowned Sodexo Chef of the Year 2019

Sodexo senior sous chef Andy Voice has been named Sodexo Chef of the Year in a live cook off at the Foodservice Show. On 22 January, senior sous chef Voice was awarded gold at the NEC Birmingham for his ‘best in class’ menu. Sodexo said Voice impressed the select panel…
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16 January

APPG chair for school food samples Sodexo’s new offering

Sodexo has announced it has welcomed Sharon Hodgson, the APPG chair for school food to sample its new Food & Co offering. Hodgson visited Ridgeway Primary Academy in South Shields on 11 January, where she tasted the latest offering from the catering company. The new offering’s development was led by…
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9 January

Atalian Servest Food Co commits to reducing single-use plastics

Atalian Servest Group’s specialist B&I catering division, Angel Hill Food Co has committed to removing single-use plastics, starting the initiative at two of its largest sites. The global facilities management specialist is aiming to remove all single-use plastic disposables from its operation across central government estate contracts. To achieve this,…
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2 January

Sodexo wins £4m per year contract with Scottish Fire and Rescue

Catering company Sodexo has announced it has acquired a four-year contract worth £4m per year with Scottish Fire and Rescue (SFRS). The contract will see Sodexo deliver catering, cleaning, security and waste services. The agreement covers the full SFRS estate made up of 420 locations, including wholetime and retained duty…
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Dec- 2018 -

11 December

Sodexo strengthens UK education business with Alliance in Partnership acquisition

Sodexo has announced the acquisition of specialist education catering group, Alliance in Partnership (AiP). Established in 1998, AiP has grown considerably over the last few years through organic growth and acquisitions. AiP will continue to operate independently with MD Paul Rogers continuing to lead the business and its 1,500 employees…
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11 December

Over a third of F&B businesses impacted by plant-based trend

Plant-based food and veganism, the free-from movement and booze-free beverages have been identified as the top three trends which impacted F&B businesses in 2018, according to research by The International Food & Drink Event (IFE). The research, which surveyed professionals in the sector, also revealed that plant-based eating, sustainable packaging,…
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10 December

Bidfood ‘Christmas Gift’ scheme recognises ‘hospitality heroes’ across the industry

Wholesalers Bidfood have announced they will launch their ‘Christmas Gift’ campaign for the second year running. The campaign winners include pub and hotel general managers, hospital chefs and community volunteers who have given up over 60 Christmases at home to ensure the enjoyment of others. With the number of people…
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3 December

Vacherin promotes Dan Kelly to deputy managing director of food & operations

London contract caterer Vacherin has announced the promotion of Dan Kelly, previously director of food, to the role of deputy managing director of food and operations. In this newly created position, Kelly will work closely with managing director and owner Phil Roker to support the running of the business and…
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Nov- 2018 -

15 November

Royal Lancaster London appoints new executive head chef

The Royal Lancaster London on Hyde Park has appointed Daniel Mcgarey executive head chef, as part of its recent £85m renovation. Mcgarey brings over 16 years of experience to Royal Lancaster London where he will oversee all of the hotel’s culinary areas including Nipa Thai, Island Grill, Park Restaurant. Leading…
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8 November

Sodexo’s profits fall by 9.9%

Food services and facilities management group Sodexo has posted a 9.9% drop in its group net profit to €651m (£566m) for the year ending 31 August 2018. Its operating profit also took a hit with a 16.1% decrease to €997m (£867m) and its organic growth was recorded at 1.6%, a…
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